Ferns- Ferns are common rainforest plants that are found in many ecosystems around the world including rainforests, deserts, alpine regions, and wetlands. Ferns are considered vascular plants. They do not have flowers and do not reproduce with seeds. They are considered weeds. Ferns have been in existence for more than 300 million years and there are thought to be more than 20,000 different species of ferns. There is an entire field of science devoted to the study of ferns called pteridology.
Lianas- Lianas are rooted vines that obtain vertical support by using trees to propel into heights in the rainforest canopy that receive light. Lianas often form bridges are connections between trees in the canopy that allow organisms to move from tree to tree or away from predators. Many organisms use lianas such as lemurs, monkeys, and tamarins. Such organisms may be able to travel through the entire forest using lianas. Some lianas are extremely thick and look like trees intertwined in the canopy. They can grow to over 3,000 feet in length. Some lianas, such as rattan, are used to make furniture and ropes.
Rafflesia Arnoldii-are rare flowers which are found only in Indonesia. They are considered the largest flower on Earth.
They produce the largest flower on Earth and it gives out a strong odor of decaying flesh. You can only find it growing in Sumatra and Bengkulu. The Rafflesia Arnoldii is almost extinct.Cacao Pods-is the main ingredient in Chocolate. They are filled with a sweet pulp and contain roughly 30-50 beans large seeds which start off a pale white colour but during the drying process to make chocolate, the seeds turn a red-brown colour.
Rainforest Plants
Ferns- Ferns are common rainforest plants that are found in many ecosystems around the world including rainforests, deserts, alpine regions, and wetlands. Ferns are considered vascular plants. They do not have flowers and do not reproduce with seeds. They are considered weeds. Ferns have been in existence for more than 300 million years and there are thought to be more than 20,000 different species of ferns. There is an entire field of science devoted to the study of ferns called pteridology.
Lianas- Lianas are rooted vines that obtain vertical support by using trees to propel into heights in the rainforest canopy that receive light. Lianas often form bridges are connections between trees in the canopy that allow organisms to move from tree to tree or away from predators. Many organisms use lianas such as lemurs, monkeys, and tamarins. Such organisms may be able to travel through the entire forest using lianas. Some lianas are extremely thick and look like trees intertwined in the canopy. They can grow to over 3,000 feet in length. Some lianas, such as rattan, are used to make furniture and ropes.
Rafflesia Arnoldii-are rare flowers which are found only in Indonesia. They are considered the largest flower on Earth.
They produce the largest flower on Earth and it gives out a strong odor of decaying flesh. You can only find it growing in Sumatra and Bengkulu. The Rafflesia Arnoldii is almost extinct.
Cacao Pods-is the main ingredient in Chocolate. They are filled with a sweet pulp and contain roughly 30-50 beans large seeds which start off a pale white colour but during the drying process to make chocolate, the seeds turn a red-brown colour.